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Tailormade Tanzania's Remote South and Tropical Islands TMTA3

Tailormade Tanzania's Remote South And Tropical Islands

The rugged southSelous is Tanzania at its most rugged and most beautiful – the hidden side of a country and land of dramatic landscapes that few venture to, allowing you time with the wildlife in the company of few others. Enjoy unique boat safaris, see wild dogs roaming and laze in your comfortable accommodation, just as the crocodiles do on river banks. (And then spend a couple of days relaxing on idyllic beaches, to recover from your adventures)!Enriching tailormade journeys – for youThis bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Tanzania. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; maybe a wild camping experience right in the wild or a walking safari designed especially for your interests. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1890.

Tailormade Tanzania's Remote South And Tropical Islands - Comfort Version

1Fly to Tanzania

Depart the UK for Tanzania.

Included Meals: None

2Flight to Ruaha National Park

From Dar es Salaam Airport, board a light aircraft and fly to Ruaha National Park in southern Tanzania. Enjoy a spectacular bird’s eye view as you travel over treetops and grassy plains, spotting wildlife en-route, if you're lucky! Your safari adventure begins from the moment the plane touches down as you transfer through the bush to your lodge.

Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge
Included Meals: Dinner

3Game activities in Ruaha

Spend two full days on expertly guided game drives around this great park. Less accessible than some of Tanzania's better known parks, Ruaha provides a more private safari experience as relatively few tourists venture here. Known for its large population of elephants, there is also a great chance of viewing lions while your guide will also endeavour to search for the elusive leopard and cheetah.

Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

4Game drives in Ruaha National Park

Take an early morning game drives in Ruaha National Park in search for elephants, kudu, waterbuck, mongoose and the rare migrant Eleonora's falcon. Relax around the grounds of your lodge, before heading out again for another game drive in the afternoon.

Overnight: Ruaha River Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

5Flight to Selous Game Reserve

Fly to the Selous Game Reserve, a World Heritage Site and one of the largest wildlife reserves in the world. Arriving in time for an afternoon game drive, head out in search of elephants, hippos and crocodiles – all of which are found in abundance in this remote and largely untouched part of Tanzania. The very lucky may even spot the endangered African wild dog.

Overnight: Rufiji River Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

6Explore Selous

Exploring the Selous is fun however you choose to do it – on foot, in a jeep or from a boat! Much of the game viewing is concentrated in and around the great Rufiji River which attracts a great variety of wildlife activity.

Overnight: Rufiji River Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

7Game drives in Selous Game Reserve

Explore the game reserve further today, on morning and afternoon game drives, your expert guide will help you spot African wild dog, buffalo, giraffe, eland, hyena, sable, hippo, crocodile, kudu, baboon, wildebeest, zebra, impala and hartebeest, the park is also home to over 450 species of bird.

Overnight: Rufiji River Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

8Transfer to Lazy Lagoon

Leave the bush behind and take a road and boat to your private, 9km tropical beach.

Overnight: Lazy Lagoon
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

9 to 11Relax on the beach

Laze by the pool, swim in turquoise waters and enjoy evening walks on palm-fringed sandy beaches. Optional snorkelling, dhow cruises or kayaking can also be arranged.